--- title: "Northwest Football Trust Limited — check charity number 1165943 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northwest Football Trust Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165943. Recreation charity based in Lostock. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northwest-football-trust-limited retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:37:52.904Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northwest Football Trust Limited is a registered charity (number 1165943) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: recreation. Its latest reported income was £32,900 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Northwest Football Trust Limited? Registered charity number 1165943 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Lostock Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £32,900 Website [www.bbdfl.org](http://www.bbdfl.org/) ## What does Northwest Football Trust Limited do? To advance the physical education of young people by providing youth football opportunities for young players in the Bolton and Bury districts. ## What causes is Northwest Football Trust Limited registered for? Recreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northwest Football Trust Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northwest Football Trust Limited is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=northwest-football-trust-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bbdfl.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northwest Football Trust Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Northwest Football Trust Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165943) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Northwest Football Trust Limited's charity number? Northwest Football Trust Limited's charity number is 1165943. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165943? Search 1165943 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Northwest Football Trust Limited do? To advance the physical education of young people by providing youth football opportunities for young players in the Bolton and Bury districts. Does Northwest Football Trust Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northwest Football Trust Limited. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Northwest Football Trust Limited? Northwest Football Trust Limited's website is http://www.bbdfl.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1165943).